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When doctors take a pledge to do no harm, it means we have an obligation to not knowingly hurt people who come to us for help. It also means we have a duty to talk with our patients about their options and to make sure they're fully informed partners in their own care. That's why, as both a doctor and a member of the U.S. Congress, I'm so deeply disturbed by a 38-year-old American policy known as the global gag rule.
Representative Ami Bera, a California Democrat, discusses the tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. He also talks about the U.S.'s bilateral relations with China. Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has introduced a bipartisan legislation that would counter China's growing economic coercion against governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The office of Representative Ami Bera, M.D., announced that the representative secured over $3.76 million in federal funding to directly support nine local projects throughout Sacramento County.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The office of Representative Ami Bera, M.D., announced that the representative secured over $3.76 million in federal funding to directly support nine local projects throughout Sacramento County.
Congressman Ami Bera spent the morning of April 20th, touring and learning about the many Career Technical Education Pathways that Natomas Unified School District provides to students. He mentioned throughout the day how impressed he was with the caliber of students in each CTE Pathway, the facilities they train in for the future, and the dedication of staff.
America's physicians are among the everyday heroes who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of their communities. They dedicate many years to intense education and training before entering the field, and often face long hours and high stress levels once they begin practicing.
Through their tireless efforts, countless lives have been saved and many others improved—major reasons why medical doctors are considered the most respected profession in the United States.
Rabies deaths are rare in the U.S. A lot of that is thanks in part to vaccines, but it's also because of the effective treatment available to those who have been exposed to the viral, deadly disease.
But that lifesaving treatment is expensive, especially for those without health insurance, and can leave people saddled with thousands of dollars of debt.